In Damascus, a kosher kitchen has been established at the Royal Semiramis hotel, reflecting changes in Syria since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in late 2024. Once home to a vibrant Jewish community, only about six Syrian Jews remain in the city today. Businessman Joseph Jajati aims to promote Jewish heritage through kosher dining and plans for a cultural center, while also seeking to reclaim properties left behind. The synagogue’s restoration and the push for a kosher restaurant could encourage more Syrian Jews to return.
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